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Moskow Name Meaning

Jewish: shortened form of Moskowitz .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mosko, Markow, Maslow, Misko, Morrow, Bosko, Mosso, Molloy, Kosko

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Where is the Moskow family from?

You can see how Moskow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moskow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Moskow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Moskow families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Moskow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Moskow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moskow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moskow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moskow. 48% of Moskow men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Moskow women worked as a Seamstress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    48%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Merchant
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moskow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moskow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 449 immigration records available for the last name Moskow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 171 military records available for the last name Moskow. For the veterans among your Moskow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moskow lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Moskow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Moskow in 1956 was 54, and 27 in 2003.

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